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Singapore Proposes Law Combating Foreign Interference Online
The ministry cited examples of harmful online campaigns—suspected of being carried out by foreign agents—spreading skepticism over Western-manufactured COVID-19 vaccines.
Uber Loses Battle Over Drivers’ Rights in the Netherlands
In a ruling expected to have major implications for the taxi sector, the court ruled drivers should be considered employed by the company.
COVID-19 Delta Variant Breaches China Again, Just Weeks After Last Outbreak
The latest wave comes less than a month after China contained its broadest outbreak since the virus’s initial emergence in Wuhan
North Korea Says It Test-Fired New Cruise Missiles With Range to Hit Japan
The missiles flew some 930 miles, the Korea Central News Agency said. That range would be sufficient to strike most of Japan
Britney Spears Gets Engaged to Boyfriend Sam Asghari Amid Conservatorship Fight
Legally, Spears can get married, but the conservatorship must approve it as with other major life decisions.
Evangelical Lutheran Church Elects First Transgender Bishop
The Rev. Megan Rohrer will lead one of the church's 65 synods
Apple Faces Threat to Major Revenue Stream as Judge Orders Changes to Its App Store
Apple must let developers of mobile applications steer consumers to outside payment methods, granting an injunction sought by Epic Games in a yearlong battle
President Biden, Obama and Clinton Mark 9/11 in New York City With a Display of Unity
Bush was to pay his respects in Shanksville, while Trump was to deliver ringside commentary at a boxing match at a casino in Florida
‘What’s Happening to my City?’ Memories of Being Near Ground Zero on the Morning of 9/11
About 17 minutes passed between the time I stepped out of the subway station and United Airlines flight 175 crashing into the south tower
EU’s Poorest State Faces Battle to Access Pandemic Aid
At stake is €6.3 billion of assistance that’s becoming ever-more crucial for its economy as deaths—already the EU’s highest per capita—begin to tick up
Denmark, Where More Than 80% of People Are Vaccinated, Lifts All COVID-19 Restrictions
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — After 548 days with restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19, Denmark’s high vaccination rate has enabled the Scandinavian country to become one of the first European Union nations to lift all domestic restrictions. The return to normality has been gradual, but as of Friday, the digital pass — a proof…